Guadalupan Torch Run 2002 Mexico-New York 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, And 2002 For the first time an Historic Event, the run will Bring the Torch from the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City to St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City.

Nov 8, 2002 East Texas Catholic

News Briefs from the East Texas Catholic, Nov. 8, 2002

Guadalupe Torch Run for Dignity

            During Mass Dec. 12, 2001, Cardinal Edward Egan of New York City said “Next year I wish that the flame of the Guadalupe Torch can be lit in the Tepeyac of Mexico City, and from there, it can be carried and received by our youth here in St. Patrick’s Cathedral.”

            Not only is he getting his wish, the torch is coming through the Diocese of Beaumont on its way to New York.

            On Oct. 29 Mexican runner Ana Gabriela Guevera inaugurated the Guadalupe Torch Run at the Basilica of Guadalupe to spread the message of dignity to all those people who are divided by a border.

            The run is being organized by the Association of Tepeyac of New York with the help of Catholic dioceses, churches, non-profits and other organizations along the route in Mexico and the United States.

            The torch will arrive in the Diocese of Beaumont Nov. 15. When the torch reaches the Beaumont city limits, Bishop Curtis J. Guillory, S.V.D., will carry the torch and hand it off to other messengers until the torch arrives at the corner of College and Avenue A.

            Augustinian Father Luis Urriza will carry the torch to Cristo Rey Church, 767 Ave. A, where a rosary will be prayed in memory of those who have died crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Mass will follow, celebrated by Bishop Guillory. A reception will follow. On Nov. 16 Beaumont dignitaries will carry the torch to the Texas-Louisiana border.

The torch will arrive in New York City Dec. 12, passing through 45 cities, 9 in Mexico and 36 in the south and east United States.

            For more information, contact Jesus Abrego, associate director, Hispanic Ministry, (409) 835-3972, extension 102

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Ana Guevara

Ana Gabriela Guevara  (www.latinmex.com), athlete from Sonora State, Mexico, major athletic promoter and a proud representative of Mexico, shows her solidarity with Mexicans and other Latino immigrants to the United States by confirming that on October 29, 20002, she will be at the Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe in Mexico City, at 9:00 AM, to launch the International Guadalupan Torch Run. Her participation will promote the message of dignity for a people divided by the border, a message that will be brought on foot by relay runners, all the way to New York City on December 12, 2002, via 45 cities (9 in Mexico and 36 on the East Cost of the United States) where hundreds of thousands of Mexicans have migrated.

Alex Lora

Likewise, Alex Lora of  Mexican urban rock band, “El Tri”, (www.rockska.com/eltri.html), and devout follower of the Virgin of Guadalupe, has confirmed he will take his turn at the Basilica of Guadalupe on October 29, the launch of the torch run, and that he will sing to the Virgin of Guadalupe so she might give strength to the messengers who will run relays to promote the message of dignity for the millions of undocumented Mexicans who live in the United States.Alex lora the singer of one of the best Mexican Rock Band " El Tri" will be in the Basilica of Guadalupe on October 29 at 9:00 Am.